Middle School Teachers Chatboard

6th grade ileap

by Sarah

Dec 25, 2014

I'm desperately trying to find more sample science tasks like the ones the kids will see on the test. The state hasn't provided us with much. Please help!

About Cuba! K-12 lessons, resources

With the breaking news about US relations with Cuba, teachers will be scrambling for lessons and other resources to supplement their social studies and current events classes. To help you get started, we've compiled some great links about Cuba's history, people, culture, government, economy, etc. There's even a short YouTube video about Cuba, its ...See More

Dec 17, 2014

Honoring diversity without inhibiting holiday joy

Dec 17, 2014

Todd Nelson writes eloquently about a topic that all public educators wrestle with.

"What tradition can we all embrace at this time of year without making the moment fraught with conflict or overlap or over-sensitivity regarding individual religious tradition?"

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Teachers.Net Gazette On 12/17/14, Teachers.Net Gazette wrote: > Todd Nelson writes eloquently about a topic that all public > educators wrestle with. > > "What tradition can we all embrace at this time of year > without making the moment fraught with conflict or overlap > or over-sensitivity regarding individual religious tradition?"
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Dec 17, 2014

How the Teacher Stole Christmas-5 Lessons from the Grinch

Dec 10, 2014

Jennifer Davis Bowman writes:

We're all familiar with the story of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and thus, it is the perfect opportunity to uncover the “teachable moments” within the text.

Quotes from the infamous story along with 5 lessons that may inspire us as educators...

I am responding once more regarding the unprofessional use of the term "IEP students". The writer indicated that he/she would never use that word in a meeting, so why use it in a written document that is read by many? The term is unprofessional and disrespectful, regardless of where you may use it. Also, IEP's should be IEPs. This word is...See More

Word banks

by Greg Conderman

Dec 9, 2014

Using word banks on test

by Rhonda

Nov 21, 2013

How many of you still use word banks on your test for middle school?

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Deb ms/IA I have them on vocab quizzes and on the supplemental work for spelling. I do have them if needed for IEP students.

Deb ms/IA

yesterday, 2013

Greg Conderman On 1/01/14, Deb ms/IA wrote:
> IEP is an acronym used in the education world. I am
> legally told,
in
> a student IEP, to use word banks. My response was a quick
> answer identifying when I use the word banks. IEP
> students are
those
> specifically identified to use word banks (possibly a 504
> ...See More

Dec 9, 2014

language arts and social studies

by Jean

Dec 9, 2014

I will be observe soon and I wonder if anyone have any suggestions for language arts and social studies lesson for a 6th grade urban classroom? The subject for social studies is Africa

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Marianne Filloux On 12/09/14, Jean wrote: > I will be observe soon and I wonder if anyone have any > suggestions for language arts and social studies lesson for > a 6th grade urban classroom? The subject for social > studies is Africa

Dec 9, 2014

Writing prompts for Dec. 8 - 14, by James Wayne

Dec 8, 2014

Here you go: writing/discussion prompts for this week. Good reading and newsletter material, too!

22 Quick Facts About the Pearl Harbor Attack

Dec 7, 2014

22 Quick Facts About the Pearl Harbor Attack

The real meaning of the cry "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and 21 other interesting facts to add to your and your students' history literacy.